Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine pasta; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
3
Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
4
Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces linguine pasta, 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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